Rwanda

Why Rwanda?

Gorillas obviously!

I saw videos of these gentle giants in the forest and the profound impact they had on those who visited them, plus this was rated as a top wildlife experience!

gorillas playing in Volcanoes National Park

How we spent 5 days in Rwanda

Day 1:

Arrive in Kigali and visit the Genocide Museum

Day 2:

Drive to Volcanoes National Park, land of the gorillas

Day 3:

Gorilla trekking!

Day 4:

More gorilla trekking! And return to Kigali

Day 5:

Depart Kigali

Where We Stayed

Serena Kigali

Five Volcanoes

Hotels near Volcanoes National Park Rwanda

Hotels During Our Rwanda Trip: Kigali and Musanze Where to Stay in Rwanda for Gorilla Trekking During our Rwanda adventure, we split our...

baby mountain gorilla Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda Gorilla Trekking: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Safari Adventure

Going to Rwanda wasn’t part of the plan—but adding gorilla trekking turned out to be the highlight of our trip. From the lush forests of Volcanoes National Park to close encounters with mountain gorillas, this two-day adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for wildlife lovers and first-time safari-goers alike.